At these luxurious lodgings, you'll find plush rooms, stunning views, and stellar service.
1. Mandarin Oriental
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This classy downtown hotel comprised of two towers connected by glass-enclosed sky bridges boasts spectacular city views. The recently redecorated rooms are done in regal shades of red and gold and features deep soaking tubs, Egyptian cotton sheets, thick robes, and terry slippers. A complimentary tea and cookie tray is presented on arrival. The hotel's dining room, Silks, is one of the top-rated restaurants in town.
Rooms: 154 rooms; doubles from $375
Amenities: WiFi, gym, concierge, laundry service, restaurant and bar
Website: Mandarin Oriental
Rooms: 154 rooms; doubles from $375
Amenities: WiFi, gym, concierge, laundry service, restaurant and bar
Website: Mandarin Oriental
2. Ritz-Carlton
This impressive Greek revival building on Nob Hill is the epitome of restrained elegance. The interior features crystal chandeliers and museum quality 18th and 19th century paintings; rooms have featherbeds and Frette sheets. Club level rooms boast a lounge with complimentary gourmet snacks and beverages. Traditional afternoon tea service and a weekend jazz brunch on the terrace draw locals and visitors alike. The hotel's Dining Room is one of the city’s best.Rooms: 276 rooms; doubles start at $339/night
Amenities: pool, gym, concierge, room service, restaurant and bar, WiFi
Website: Ritz-Carlton
3. Four Seasons
In the heart of downtown, the luxurious Four Seasons features elegant rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking either Yerba Buena Gardens or downtown. Guests have free access to the impressive Sports Club/LA on site. Seasons Restaurant is a high-end dining room emphasizing California cuisine.
Rooms: 231 rooms; doubles from $395
Amenities: WiFi, restaurant and room service, hotel bar, pool, gym and spa
Website: Four Seasons
Rooms: 231 rooms; doubles from $395
Amenities: WiFi, restaurant and room service, hotel bar, pool, gym and spa
Website: Four Seasons
4. Hotel Palomar
This intimate boutique hotel occupies the top five floors of the beautiful 1908 Pacific Place Building downtown. Sleek furnishings and fancy linens decorate the rooms; the highly-acclaimed Fifth Floor restaurant features a cozy adjoining bar/lounge. In-room spa services and room service are among the many top services and amenities.Rooms: 185 rooms; doubles from $250
Amenities: Public internet, restaurant and bar, on site gym
Website: Hotel Palomar
5. W San Francisco
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This chic hotel next to the Museum of Modern Art is always bustling; the lobby bar and lounge is a favorite spot for visitors and locals alike. Rooms feature luxurious pillow top mattresses and down comforters; some have upholstered window seats. The signature restaurant, XYZ, attracts a glamorous crowd, as does the Bliss Spa located adjacent to the glass-roof pool.
Rooms: 401 rooms; doubles from $211
Amenities: WiFi, restaurant and bar, on site gym and spa, room service
Website: W San Francisco
Rooms: 401 rooms; doubles from $211
Amenities: WiFi, restaurant and bar, on site gym and spa, room service
Website: W San Francisco
6. Clift Hotel
Designed by Philippe Starck, Ian Schrager’s Clift hotel is cutting-edge stylish. The dark, sleek living room-like lobby features a gigantic Napoleonic chair and is warmed by a roaring gas fireplace. Spacious rooms feature high ceilings and ultra-modern furnishings. The exquisite Art Deco Redwood Room bar is perhaps the city’s most exciting place for cocktails. The location, two blocks from Union Square, is convenient for shopping, theater, and transportation.
Rooms: 337 rooms; doubles begin at $285
Amenities:WiFi, room service, restaurant and bar, gym, concierge, laundry service
Website: Clift Hotel
Rooms: 337 rooms; doubles begin at $285
Amenities:WiFi, room service, restaurant and bar, gym, concierge, laundry service
Website: Clift Hotel
7. St. Regis Hotel
This sophisticated South of Market hotel has a sleek, modern feel. Rooms are done in neutral tones with leather window seats and limestone baths with deep tubs and TVs. Views are impressive, so be sure to ask for a high floor. The luxurious spa and critically acclaimed Ame restaurant help make this one of the most deluxe hotels in the city.
Rooms: 214 rooms; doubles begin at $579
Amenities: Spa, pool, gym, two restaurants, bar, room service, laundry service
Website: St. Regis Hotel
Rooms: 214 rooms; doubles begin at $579
Amenities: Spa, pool, gym, two restaurants, bar, room service, laundry service
Website: St. Regis Hotel
